Fragrance comparison

Asteroid vs Misqaal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Asteroid

Nicheend

3.0520 votes

Rank #60,914 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #19,307 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 5 of 5 categories.

Asteroid
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Asteroid0/5

Misqaal5/5

Ratings & consensus: Misqaal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Misqaal
Sillage & projection: Misqaal
Value for money: Misqaal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Misqaal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AsteroidNicheend

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

25%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMisqaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

powdery77%

oud69%

iris61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander

Heart

Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus

Base

Copahu BalmAgarwood (Oud)BeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,307

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asteroid by Nicheend is a bold, spicy, and woody composition that pushes boundaries. It opens with an aggressive burst of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, softening into a heart of orris and narcissus. The base leaves a lasting impression with oud, beeswax, and copahu balm, offering a grounded, resinous finish. It serves …

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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Asteroid or Misqaal?

Misqaal takes 5 of 5 categories. Asteroid is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Asteroid for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Asteroid or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Asteroid 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asteroid or Misqaal?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Asteroid 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asteroid and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

Is Asteroid or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

Asteroid suits evening wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asteroid and Misqaal?

Asteroid has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Copahu Balm, Agarwood (Oud), Beeswax and Guaiac Wood. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).